It is hereby found that an airport hazard has the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of Frankfort Municipal Airport, and property or occupants of land in its vicinity; that an airport hazard may affect existing and future instrument approach minimums of Frankfort Municipal Airport; and that an airport hazard may reduce the size of areas available for the landing, takeoff, and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of Frankfort Municipal Airport and the public investment therein. Accordingly, it is declared:
(A) That the creation or establishment of an airport hazard has the potential of being a public nuisance and may injure the region served by the Frankfort Municipal Airport;
(B) That it is necessary in the interest of the public health, public safety, and general welfare that the creation or establishment of airport hazards be prevented; and
(C) That the prevention of the creation or establishment of hazards to air navigation, the elimination, removal, alteration or mitigation of hazards to air navigation, or marking and lighting of obstructions are public purposes for which a political subdivision may raise and expend public funds and acquire land or interests in land.
(Ord. 10-01, passed 1-25-10)